"Malick Thiaw is gradually establishing himself as a key player in Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side, and his purchase is being praised. Less than two months after arriving in the Premier League, Calciomercato.com recall that Thiaw is the first choice alongside Sven Botman to lead a defence where a much more experienced player in Fabian Schar has now become a reserve option. This is shown by the consistency of performances the former Milan player is producing week after week, further bolstered by his excellent display in the Champions League against Benfica."
"The English press - particularly those regularly covering the Magpies - are appreciating Thiaw's ability to combine physicality, individual duels, and attacking prowess, going so far as to consider his €40m purchase one of the best deals for a Premier League club in recent years. The Chronicle Live even went so far as to call it a 'steal' from Milan, viewing Thiaw as a player who could quickly reach a valuation double the price paid in the final days of the summer transfer window."
Malick Thiaw has become a regular starter for Newcastle United alongside Sven Botman following a €40m move from Milan. Consistent performances and a standout Champions League display against Benfica have solidified his position, relegating veteran Fabian Schar to a reserve role after a head injury. English media praise his blend of physicality, success in individual duels, and attacking threat, with some outlets calling the transfer a 'steal' and predicting his value could double. Thiaw's run began after a mid-September international break. He has made five Premier League appearances, three Champions League appearances and one Carabao Cup appearance, and fans created a 'Bella Ciao' chant for him.
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